US Bridges

FM 1476 over Walnut Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230470103901018

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1476 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1476 over Walnut Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1476
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 1476
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97315, -98.43678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1476 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1476 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1476 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1476 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1476 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.